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  1. On This Day September 15 1986 – Blood and Chocolate Album by Elvis Costello and the Attractions Released

    On This Day September 15 1986 – Blood and Chocolate Album by Elvis Costello and the Attractions Released

    On this day September 15 1986, Elvis Costello and the Attractions released their eleventh studio album Blood and Chocolate. The record marked a return to a rawer, more aggressive sound compared to some of Costello’s earlier 80s work, with darker themes and a biting edge that resonated strongly...
  2. On This Day September 15 1986 – True Colors Album by Cyndi Lauper Released

    On This Day September 15 1986 – True Colors Album by Cyndi Lauper Released

    On this day September 15 1986, Cyndi Lauper released her second studio album True Colors. Following the massive success of her debut, this album showed her growth as an artist with a more mature sound while still keeping the playful spirit that made her a star. True Colors featured standout...
  3. On This Day September 15 1984 – No Remorse Compilation Album by Motörhead Released

    On This Day September 15 1984 – No Remorse Compilation Album by Motörhead Released

    On this day September 15 1984, Motörhead released the compilation album No Remorse. The record gathered some of the band’s most iconic tracks alongside new material, offering fans both a retrospective and fresh songs that captured the band’s raw energy. No Remorse included classics such as Ace...
  4. On This Day September 15 1987 – Halfway to Sanity Album by Ramones Released

    On This Day September 15 1987 – Halfway to Sanity Album by Ramones Released

    On this day September 15 1987, the Ramones released their tenth studio album Halfway to Sanity. The album continued the band’s trademark mix of punk rock energy with catchy hooks, while also introducing darker themes and a heavier edge in some tracks. Halfway to Sanity featured songs such as I...
  5. On This Day September 15 1983 – Sports Album by Huey Lewis and the News Released

    On This Day September 15 1983 – Sports Album by Huey Lewis and the News Released

    On this day September 15 1983, Huey Lewis and the News released their third studio album Sports. The record became a defining moment for the band, catapulting them into international stardom and making them one of the most recognizable names in 80s pop rock. Sports delivered a string of hit...
  6. On This Day September 15 1987 – All Systems Go Album by Donna Summer Released

    On This Day September 15 1987 – All Systems Go Album by Donna Summer Released

    On this day September 15 1987, Donna Summer released her thirteenth studio album All Systems Go. The record leaned into late 80s pop and R&B styles, showcasing Summer’s powerful voice with modern production touches that kept her sound fresh. The album included singles such as Dinner with...
  7. On This Day September 15 1986 – True Stories Album by Talking Heads Released

    On This Day September 15 1986 – True Stories Album by Talking Heads Released

    On this day September 15 1986, Talking Heads released their seventh studio album True Stories. The record served as a companion piece to David Byrne’s film of the same name, blending the band’s eclectic style with themes taken directly from the movie’s quirky and surreal Americana. The album...
  8. On This Day September 14 1989 – Quickness Album by Bad Brains Released

    On This Day September 14 1989 – Quickness Album by Bad Brains Released

    On this day September 14 1989, Bad Brains released their fourth studio album Quickness. The record pushed boundaries by blending punk, reggae, metal, and funk into one aggressive and urgent sound that stood out in the late 80s music scene. Quickness featured tracks such as Soul Craft, Voyage...
  9. On This Day September 14 1987 – Primitive Cool Album by Mick Jagger Released

    On This Day September 14 1987 – Primitive Cool Album by Mick Jagger Released

    On this day September 14 1987, Mick Jagger released his second solo studio album Primitive Cool. The album explored rock with touches of dance-rock and pop rock, featuring collaborators like Jeff Beck and producers including Mick Jagger himself, David A. Stewart, and Keith Diamond. Primitive...
  10. On This Day September 14 1987 – Happy? Album by Public Image Ltd Released

    On This Day September 14 1987 – Happy? Album by Public Image Ltd Released

    On this day September 14 1987, Public Image Ltd released their sixth studio album Happy?. The album saw the band moving further into alternative rock and dance rock territory, with John Lydon fronting a lineup that included John McGeoch, Lu Edmonds, Allan Dias, and Bruce Smith. Happy? featured...
  11. On This Day September 14 1987 – Bridge of Spies Album by T’Pau Released

    On This Day September 14 1987 – Bridge of Spies Album by T’Pau Released

    On this day September 14 1987, T’Pau released their debut album Bridge of Spies. The record introduced the band’s powerful pop rock sound, led by Carol Decker’s commanding vocals, and quickly established them as one of the standout new acts of the late 80s. Bridge of Spies delivered a series of...
  12. On This Day September 14 1981 – Maiden Japan EP Was Released

    On This Day September 14 1981 – Maiden Japan EP Was Released

    On this day September 14 1981, Iron Maiden released their live EP Maiden Japan. Captured during their tour in Japan, this release gave fans a raw and powerful taste of the band’s early live energy. It featured live renditions of tracks from their first two albums, highlighting the signature...
  13. On This Day September 14 1987 – Always Guaranteed Album by Cliff Richard Released

    On This Day September 14 1987 – Always Guaranteed Album by Cliff Richard Released

    On this day September 14 1987, Cliff Richard released his 28th studio album Always Guaranteed. Produced by Alan Tarney, the album became one of Richard’s biggest successes of the decade, peaking at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart and remaining a steady seller well into 1988. Always Guaranteed...
  14. On This Day September 14 1981 – Why Do Fools Fall in Love by Diana Ross Twelfth Album Released

    On This Day September 14 1981 – Why Do Fools Fall in Love by Diana Ross Twelfth Album Released

    On this day September 14 1981, Diana Ross released her twelfth studio album Why Do Fools Fall in Love. It was her first album after leaving Motown Records, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her career with RCA. The album featured the title track, a cover of the Frankie Lymon and the...
  15. On This Day September 14 1981 – Songs in the Attic by Billy Joel Live Album Released

    On This Day September 14 1981 – Songs in the Attic by Billy Joel Live Album Released

    On this day September 14 1981, Billy Joel released his live album Songs in the Attic. The record was designed to reintroduce material from his earlier albums to a wider audience who had discovered him through the massive success of The Stranger and 52nd Street. Recorded during concerts in the...
  16. On This Day September 14 1984 – Tooth and Nail Album by Dokken Released

    On This Day September 14 1984 – Tooth and Nail Album by Dokken Released

    On this day September 14 1984, Dokken released their second studio album Tooth and Nail through Elektra Records. After a rocky debut, this album showed the band pushing harder into melodic heavy metal with crunchy riffs, soaring leads, and more polished production. It was also the first Dokken...
  17. On This Day September 13 1988 – Truth and Soul Fishbone 2nd Album

    On This Day September 13 1988 – Truth and Soul Fishbone 2nd Album

    On this day September 13 1988, Truth and Soul was released, the second studio album by Fishbone. Known for their eclectic style, the band delivered a powerful mix of funk, punk, ska, and hard rock, creating one of their most acclaimed records. The album included the band’s energetic cover of...
  18. On This Day September 13 1988 – Them King Diamond 3rd Album

    On This Day September 13 1988 – Them King Diamond 3rd Album

    On this day September 13 1988, Them was released, the third studio album by King Diamond. Known for his theatrical style and haunting falsetto vocals, King Diamond crafted Them as the first part of a chilling concept story that continued with Conspiracy. The album told a gothic horror tale...
  19. On This Day September 13 1988 – See the Light Jeff Healey Band Debut Album

    On This Day September 13 1988 – See the Light Jeff Healey Band Debut Album

    On this day September 13 1988, See the Light was released, marking the debut album of the Jeff Healey Band. The Canadian blues rock group, fronted by the blind guitarist Jeff Healey, quickly gained attention for his innovative playing style and soulful voice. The album featured the standout...
  20. On This Day September 13 1988 – Power Ice T 2nd Album

    On This Day September 13 1988 – Power Ice T 2nd Album

    On this day September 13 1988, Power was released, marking the second studio album by Ice-T. Building on the momentum of his debut, this record pushed him further into the spotlight as one of rap’s boldest and most influential voices of the decade. Power delivered hard hitting tracks like I’m...
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